James Drake

James Drake is an experienced inventory and logistics professional with a strong background in the wine industry. Currently serving as the Inventory and Logistics Senior Manager at The Duckhorn Portfolio since October 2021, James previously held the position of Logistics & Compliance Manager at Domaine Carneros, Ltd., where management of a shipping/receiving operation with an annual volume of 35K packages was key. Prior roles include Hospitality Manager at Black Stallion Winery, where James contributed to the culture and operational management of a new winery, and Winery Direct Sales Manager at Domaine Carneros, focusing on e-commerce and online marketing. James also has extensive experience as E-commerce Manager and Distribution Center Manager at Niebaum-Coppola Winery, overseeing website marketing and daily operations of shipping and receiving.